Guru-shishya tradition

In the guru-shishya(traditional Indian teacher-student) tradition, people who want to learn something go to a wise person who is very good at that thing. We call this wise person a "guru." The guru teaches the student everything they know about the thing they want to learn. Here it can be anything, but usually in Indian tradition, it means subjects like music, dance, or spirituality. The student is called a "shishya" and they learn by observing their guru and by practicing. The guru gives the shishya specific instructions and the shishya does its best to follow them. This process is called "guru-shishya parampara."

The relationship between the guru and shishya is very important. The student must have a lot of respect for the guru, and the guru must teach the student with kindness and patience. Sometimes, the shishya lives with the guru and learns from them every day. They listen to stories, learn skills, and practice their work.

This tradition has been around for thousands of years in India, and it is still being practiced today. People believe that the guru-shishya tradition is an excellent way to learn and improve oneself. It is often compared to a family, where the guru is like a parent and the shishya is like a child. You spend a lot of time together, and the relationship lasts a long time. The guru helps the shishya become an expert in their field, and they pass on their knowledge to future generations of shishyas.